Monthly Archives: June 2015

Nova Scotia Nature Writing and Art Contest for Youth

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Calling all Naturalists! Biota Survey at Otter Pond Demo. Forest June 27

Calling all Naturalists! Biota Survey at Otter Pond Demo. Forest June 27 “Please join us for a day in the woods at Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest. A biota survey will take place on Saturday June 27th – and we’d like … Continue reading

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100 Islands Celebration

At the NS Nature Trust 2015 Conservation Showcase held at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on June 18, 2015, NS Nature Trust personnel said that their 7M$ project to protect private lands in the 100 islands Campaign is now … Continue reading

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Most past HFN newsletters now searchable

The Halifax Field Naturalists have published a newsletter, generally four per year, since its inception in 1975. Most of the past HFN Newsletters (The Halifax Field Naturalist) have now been scanned into a text-readable PDF format, and are available on … Continue reading

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HFN Art Exhibit runs ’till Sep. 27

The Halifax Field Naturalists have partnered with the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History to hold a Members’ Art Exhibit in celebration of the 40th anniversary of our founding. The official opening took place at the Museum on June 4th. … Continue reading

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NS Nature Trust seeking help to secure land in Rogue’s Roost area

A front page article in the Chronicle Herald features efforts of The Nova Scotia Nature Trust to acquire a critical piece of land in the Rogues Roost Wilderness Area. The Nature Trust will be hosting a conservation showcase event on … Continue reading

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Contribute to Online Map for Halifax Green Network – by June 30

All nature lovers are encouraged to provide input to the Halifax Green Network Plan (HGNP) by adding pins/descriptions to the HGNP online mapping tool to identify lands are that important for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. This map and information … Continue reading

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